POST 1952 WOMEN'S VOLUNTARY SERVICE CIVIL DEFENCE PATCH

Grey felt black backed patch with maroon stictching for women's voluntary service . Worn on the breast pocket of summer dress or sleeve or beret of other grey uniform. Post 1952 example. The w.v.s provided an invaluble service on the home front helping with child evacuations, assisting people during and after air raids,serving refreshments, make do and mend and countless other causes which kept the nation going in difficult times.